Piotr Samól

Dr hab. Piotr Samól is an Associate Professor and Head of the Department of History of Architecture and Conservation of Monuments at Gdańsk University of Technology’s Faculty of Architecture. His work focuses on medieval architecture, historical preservation, and architectural history. He holds doctorates in architecture (2024), history (2017), and engineering (2015), with expertise spanning cultural heritage conservation, military history, and urban planning.

Education:

• 2024: Dr hab. in Architecture and Urban Planning, Gdańsk University of Technology
• 2017: PhD in History, Gdańsk University
• 2015: PhD in Architectural Engineering, Gdańsk University of Technology

Research Interests: Medieval religious architecture, historical fortifications, Hussite War impacts, WWII landmarks, and conservation strategies for cultural heritage sites. He specializes in integrating archaeological findings with architectural studies, emphasizing practical applications like 3D modeling for educational purposes.

Publications: Recent works explore Gdańsk’s Westerplatte as a WWII landmark, medieval Franciscan churches in Barczewo, and structural analysis of Wisłoujście Fortress. His research often bridges architectural history with material analysis and spatial reconstruction.

Grants & Projects:

• Principal Investigator: 'Badania architektoniczne kościołów franciszkanów w Barczewie i Chełmnie' (MINIATURA Program)
• Contributor to 'Virtual Reality Technology in Architectural Heritage' (PRELUDIUM Program)

Labs & Teams: Leads conservation projects at the Department of History of Architecture, coordinating multidisciplinary teams for site documentation and restoration planning.